TATA Group working on electric car using Dassault design technologies
Sunday, 24 Jun 2012
Diversified business house, Tata group, is developing an electric car that is expected to be priced below USD 20,000 in partnership with France's Dassault Systemes.
The group's engineering services outsourcing and product development IT services arm, TATA Technologies has completed the first feasibility study of the electric vehicle using Dassault Systemes' 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.
In a statement, TATA Technologies President (Vehicle Programs and Development Group), Mr Kevin Fisher said the company is working on with Dassault Systemes to "leverage the talents of a global engineering team to meet numerous designs and cost constraints, as well as create the targeted user experience, including a final vehicle price tag of under USD 20,000."
The statement, however, did not share other details such as when the vehicle is likely to be launched or how much the company is investing to develop the product.
With the help of Dassault Systemes' technologies, the TATA group firm had completed its first electric MObility study, demonstrating the feasibility of developing an electric vehicle at an attractive price.
The company said a significant challenge in the development process was the requirement to fit all the vehicle systems into a small footprint, while maintaining spacious seating for four adults.
It added that "To achieve this, TATA Technologies utilised the powerful capabilities within CATIA and ENOVIA applications to quickly develop various studies, allowing global collaboration to rapidly evaluate and converge on optimal solutions."
The development of the eMO is a global effort, requiring collaboration among over 300 Tata Technologies engineers from different places, including India, the US and Europe.
Commenting on the development, Dassault Systemes Executive Vice President (Industry), Mr Monica Menghini said that "TATA Technologies is a key business partner for us and we see its innovative and forward—looking project as the perfect example of how our 3DEXPERIENCE platform is critical to collaboration with OEMs for accelerated development cycles."
Source - Business Standard
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